View Full Version : The Official Philly Classic 5 Thread!!
GrandAmChandler
02-18-2004, 10:23 PM
Okay so with PHILLY CLASSIC STARTING TODAY (for vendors), who is ready and going to one of the most popular classic gaming community events on the east coast?
I'll be there with my tables again full of cool stuff!
GAMES TO BE RELEASED AT Philly Classic 5!!
CHECK OUT WHAT ATARI AGE IS DOING FOR PC5 HERE (http://www.atariage.com/features/shows/atariage_pc5/)
- Saboteur (2600) will be available for purchase!! (Too Bad there won't be an A-team version for sale 8-) )
- Frog Pond (2600) will be released by Cassidy Nolan who also released Polo (2600).
- Climber 5 (2600) By: Dennis Debro, Debuting at PC5!
- Combat Redux (2600) -Zach Matley, AtariAge. Cartridge will be released at PC5, complete with 28 different levels!
- Indy 500 XE (2600) - Gustavo del Dago, AtariAge. Cartridge scheduled to be released at PC5. Cartridge size has been increased from the original game from 2k to 4K. This means more tracks, more game options, and even better resolution for graphics!
For those who don't know, its March 20th - 21st at the Valley Forge Convention Center near King of Prussia, PA. (A few minutes from Philadelphia)
You can find all the details about the event here: Phillyclassic.com (http://www.phillyclassic.com)
EDIT: Dates were wrong! Games Added! UPDATED![/url][/b]
charitycasegreg
02-18-2004, 10:32 PM
DAng. I wish I didnt live in gay wisconsin, then maybe i could do fun things like that.
tholly
02-18-2004, 10:38 PM
shit, philly is only like 1 1/2 - 2 hours from me.....looks like i might have to take a trip
calthaer
02-18-2004, 10:41 PM
Is it still called Philly Classic, or are they talking this year about turning into something dumb, like "Phunky Phun" or "Groovy Game Expo" or something that smacks of mediocre 90s-ness like "Game Jam," a name that almost wants to make me say:
DON'T COPY THAT FLOPPY!
:) No, j/k we'll see how March is with scheduling for me...might be a wedding going on that weekend I have to check.
djbeatmongrel
02-18-2004, 10:48 PM
if i can convince the rents to give me cash as my b-day present a month before my b-day (late april) i'll be ready, i really dont want to miss it since philly is only like 30-45 minutes away
GrandAmChandler
02-18-2004, 10:49 PM
tholly - If you live that close, you better stop by!!
Calthaer - Nope its still Philly Classic, no Game Jam here, I know your location I hope you can make it!
kainemaxwell
02-18-2004, 11:23 PM
Love to go, big possibility for me.
tholly
02-18-2004, 11:43 PM
tholly - If you live that close, you better stop by!!
Calthaer - Nope its still Philly Classic, no Game Jam here, I know your location I hope you can make it!
yea, i found out that i will almost defintiely be there...add me to the list of DP members that will be there
punkoffgirl
02-18-2004, 11:47 PM
I think this thread belongs in the Events forum.
Sotenga
02-19-2004, 04:06 PM
Okay, I can't make any guarantees set in stone. But since I am a resident Pennsylvanian, and Philly's about a 2-3 hour drive from my house... there is a fair chance of me attending. We'll see if school, family, or any other interventions will prevent me from showing up, but if the skies are clear, then I'm good to go! :D
jerkov
02-19-2004, 04:44 PM
I live about 20-25 minutes from the Valley Forge Convention Center, and I've been to the past two PhillyClassics (I wasn't even aware of the event until the 3rd one came around due to an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer); needless to say I'll be there, and looking forward to it.
BTW, the convention center is actually located in King of Prussia, not Philadelphia. I live right outside of Philly, so the event is actually about 20 minutes or so outside of Philly.
intro9
02-20-2004, 12:12 AM
I'd have to say I HAVE to stop by this year. Living only roughly a half hour away what excuse could I possibly have to not experience this? Should be fun ;) Anybody here setting up tables?
Frank
GrandAmChandler
02-20-2004, 11:40 AM
I'd have to say I HAVE to stop by this year. Living only roughly a half hour away what excuse could I possibly have to not experience this? Should be fun ;) Anybody here setting up tables?
Frank
Yes you do! You have no excuse! Just kidding! ;) I'[m glad to see there are people as exicted as I am!
-intro9, I will have my tables there, stop on by!
Drexel923
02-20-2004, 07:11 PM
I am also not very far away but I do not know if I will make the trip. Is there a good variety of stuff from vendors? Also are the prices reasonable? I don't want to make the trip only to see a bunch of Mario/Duck Hunts for $20 LOL Also, recent drama has kinda put me on the fence...still plenty of time to decide.
TheSmirk
02-23-2004, 03:56 PM
I'll definitely be there, and I'm bringing the third DP board member from DE with me as well! :p
Oh, Grandamchandler, the dates are the 20th and 21st of March, just wanna make sure people know.
GrandAmChandler
02-23-2004, 04:53 PM
I'll definitely be there, and I'm bringing the third DP board member from DE with me as well! :p
Oh, Grandamchandler, the dates are the 20th and 21st of March, just wanna make sure people know.
WOW!
My goof guys, it IS the 20th and 21st! I must have said the 19th, cause thats when vendors setup is. Whoops sorry!!
Delaware DP Represent!
NoahsMyBro
02-24-2004, 10:19 PM
I'm still pretty ambivalent about this year's show, I have to admit. Last year just didn't seem as fun for some reason, and with the inane stuff that went on a few months ago I'm a little off-put about attending. On the other hand, it is a good chance to play some games, see folks I don't see elsewhere, and discover cool stuff I never saw before, so maybe I'll go again after all. And I'd hate to break my streak.
GrandAmChandler
02-25-2004, 03:29 PM
I just added all the latest game release announcements for PC5 at the top, go check it out! What to spend my money on? too many decisions!! Ahhh! @_@
:D
-Chris
mankee
02-25-2004, 04:43 PM
Hey there,
Just because I am a stickler for correctness, just wanted to let you know that Cassidy Nolen did not "write" Polo or Frog Pond, the games were written by Atari programmers back in the day. Just didn't want anyone to think he was claiming he'd written the games. You can get more complete info about the game release at www.atarionline.com.
-Mrs. Cassidy Nolen :D
GrandAmChandler
02-25-2004, 08:34 PM
my mistake! :D
GrandAmChandler
03-08-2004, 11:52 AM
Atariage has made a complete list of what they are doing for PC5, check it out HERE (http://www.atariage.com/features/shows/atariage_pc5/)
LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO!!!! :rocker:
TheSmirk
03-09-2004, 11:02 AM
Atariage has made a complete list of what they are doing for PC5, check it out HERE (http://www.atariage.com/features/shows/atariage_pc5/)
LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO!!!! :rocker:
Yeah AA has really pulled out the stops for this show it seems, they have alot going on!
Getting close......I can't wait to see the costume contest on Sat. LOL
stonic
03-13-2004, 11:05 AM
Just because I am a stickler for correctness, just wanted to let you know that Cassidy Nolen did not "write" Polo or Frog Pond, the games were written by Atari programmers back in the day. Just didn't want anyone to think he was claiming he'd written the games. You can get more complete info about the game release at www.atarionline.com.
-Mrs. Cassidy Nolen :D
The special re-release of Polo that Cassidy did last year contains a title screen programmed by Chris Tumber ( I'm more of a stickler ;) )
Yeah AA has really pulled out the stops for this show it seems, they have alot going on!
Yeah so did PC -> http://www.phillyclassic.com/download/PC4_promo.mov :o
Shady Smurf
03-14-2004, 01:16 PM
I'll be thier with a couple of local friends, it's only 30-45 mins from me
tholly
03-14-2004, 01:50 PM
I have a question. Is this event really worth going to just to check out everything that is there and maybe find something interesting? Or, should you be going to find a specific item that you really want to buy?
intvsama
03-14-2004, 09:35 PM
Just wanted to let everyone know that I, as well as the other organizers of ECGX (http://www.ecgx.com) will be at PhillyClassic.
If you would like to talk about ECGX with us, or just chit-chat, be sure to drop by our tables.
I'll be the 6'7" guy walking the show floor on Saturday. I'll also be the largest man you'll ever see playing DDR and playing it somewhat well. 8*)
GrandAmChandler
03-14-2004, 09:46 PM
I have a question. Is this event really worth going to just to check out everything that is there and maybe find something interesting? Or, should you be going to find a specific item that you really want to buy?
If you can't find something interesting I will be VERY surprised. Especially at my table ;) jk!
Anyways, its all VIDEO GAMES! Of course it is going to be interesting!!
5 days left!!
tholly
03-14-2004, 10:02 PM
I have a question. Is this event really worth going to just to check out everything that is there and maybe find something interesting? Or, should you be going to find a specific item that you really want to buy?
If you can't find something interesting I will be VERY surprised. Especially at my table ;) jk!
Anyways, its all VIDEO GAMES! Of course it is going to be interesting!!
5 days left!!
I will be there...but one more question.
How big is this event? I have never been to any of the prior Philly expos and I was wondering if the event hosts a lot of vendors and does it see a lot of people?
Cafeman
03-15-2004, 01:11 AM
I'll be at Philly! It's only a few days away and all I can say is YEEEE HAW! I need a trip back to the 80's to recharge the old battery.
Castle Crisis for Atari 5200 (why does this system get no respect?) is also debuting there -- an INCREDIBLE version of Warlords!
I plan on picking up Climber 5 too.
GrandAmChandler
03-15-2004, 07:05 AM
I will be there...but one more question.
How big is this event? I have never been to any of the prior Philly expos and I was wondering if the event hosts a lot of vendors and does it see a lot of people?
Good thing you asked that! I believe we are in an even bigger room before! Also, the number of arcade machines has increased significantly (about 100)
There are plenty of games to go around, but get there early on saturday for the really sweet deals!
Tholly, also check my website in my sig at the bottom for philly classic 4 pics, that will give you a better idea of what is going to blow you away X_x
Don't forget to stop by and say hi!!
-Chris
opcode
03-15-2004, 10:36 AM
Hi!
Well, in case you haven't seen the PC5 website yet, Opcode will be unveiling its second ColecoVision game at PC5, Sky Jaguar. You can look for it at AtariAge booth. There will also be a few copies of Space Invaders Collection available. Both games come with cart, manual and box.
In addition to the new game, AtariAge and Opcode will be sponsoring a nice tournament of Konami's Ping-Pong (ColecoVision version) at PhillyClassic5. That will be a good chance to playtest this game which is planned to release in the next few months.
The tournament will use a specially modified version of Ping-Pong to allow quicker matches. Now each "game" will be just 7 points, instead the original 21 points. The first player to win two "games" wins the match. However a player must wins by at least a two-point lead.
As a side note, the CV version of Magical Tree has been officially canned. After some debate with Jess Ragan about it, we concluded MT wasn't as good as other planned titles, so I have replaced it with Yie Ar Kung-Fu (which will be presented in playable form at PC5). However it must be pointed out the planned CV version is based on the MSX version, which was released "before" the famous arcade game. In this version, you're Lee The Kung-Fu Master and must face the five Chop Suey Gang's martial arts experts. The game also includes a nice bonus stage where you can test your reflexes. Just as an interesting tidbit, YAKF was the very first title Konami released for the Famicom in Japan, and the Famicom version was also ported from the MSX version, with subtle enhancements, the biggest being a completely revamped 4th character, the female fighter Lang. In the MSX version, Lang was designed poorly, so the good news is I used the Famicom version of Lang instead, which has far better graphics and bear a close resemblance to the arcade character "Star" (remaining fighters look exactly the same on both versions). :)
GrandAmChandler
03-15-2004, 11:28 AM
Great stuff opcode! I can't wait! I gotta check that stuff out Friday before the crowd arrives!! ;)
opcode
03-15-2004, 12:53 PM
Great stuff opcode! I can't wait! I gotta check that stuff out Friday before the crowd arrives!! ;)
Thanks! :D
I sure hope I could be there with you guys, but unfortunately Brazil is too far away from Philadelphia... Maybe next year, if I become famous and they start to pay me money for autographs. LOL
Hope you guys have the time to post daily pics for all of us who aren't going... :(
I know I'm going to have my camera there, as I'm sure many others will too!
PackratVG
03-16-2004, 04:10 AM
For anyone that's interested, we just put up a "sneak preview" page of all of our new releases for PC5, including our clear cart releases and our first boxed homebrew, Pressure Gauge. Here's the link:
http://www.packratvg.com/pc5.htm
I'll be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have!
Best,
Jarett Waite
Owner
Packrat Video Games
www.packratvg.com
P.S. All of these games, with the exception of Mental Kombat PC5 Special Edition, will be available to purchase online after the show.
nintendorocker
03-18-2004, 02:26 AM
im leaving tonight after work to go. its going to take me like 8 hours from the middle of ohio sooo any venders there should hook me up. well lets hope this is better than the last game convention i had to try out of state for.
dsullo
03-18-2004, 08:54 AM
looks like snow for Friday
everyone travel safe
Update RE: Pictures from the show - I just set up a moblog so I can send pics right from my cell phone camera to my website. Keep an eye on http://www.nuon-dome.com/ over the weekend for fresh pics ;)
tholly
03-18-2004, 07:38 PM
I have another quick question.....does anyone know if there is going to be anyone there selling cap kits for arcade monitors...
i need to pick one up for my Nintendo Vs. Sit-Down cab and was hoping that i could get one in person so i wouldnt have to worry about shipping fees
GrandAmChandler
03-19-2004, 08:01 AM
Alright fellow vendors, I shall see you all around 1pm, and I will see all you collectors on saturday and sunday!! Drive safe!
-Chris!
I can't wait till the PC5! I've heard that this one guy at the ECGX table is really hot. Oh wait, that's me. Everybody has to come by our table and sign up for the ECGX. The only free show in PA on September 11th 2004! i swear it. I hope the PC is good too, I've never been. Hope to see all the Digital Press people there and at the ECGX! www.ecgx.com
THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM
calthaer
03-21-2004, 11:55 PM
The funniest part of the show was seeing that crazy Japanese drum game - hahaha that thing was craaaazee.
It was interesting to see some of the old Atari stuff, but I was never a big Atari fan. I had a VIC 20 at the time, and the graphics on that were phenomenally better than anything the Atari could put out.
Too bad there wasn't any way to spot the other DP peeps.
tholly
03-22-2004, 01:02 AM
Too bad there wasn't any way to spot the other DP peeps.
i had the same problem....i wanted to meet some online people, but i only had the opportunity to meet one....grandamchandler.....very nice guy, but i wish i would have been able to meet more people.....maybe at the show in reading on 9/11 i will get to meet some more ppl
TheSmirk
03-22-2004, 08:18 AM
The funniest part of the show was seeing that crazy Japanese drum game - hahaha that thing was craaaazee.
Too bad there wasn't any way to spot the other DP peeps.
Yes, that Drum Master game was excellent! Do you have the floor map, I wanted to thank that guy for bringing all the "special peripheral" games, he was cool and trying his best to be accomadating to the crowd requests, and that guy was tearing up the BeatMania 2DX(?) rocking the dual turntables on HI speed......the only one I wasn't digging was the konami one where theres like 5 sensors (kinda like samba de amigo) where you have to wave your hands and legs, players looked like they were having a seizure! LOL
I saw a few DP members, mainly those I've seen before at NAVA
GrandAmChandler
03-22-2004, 10:04 AM
Nice meeting Tholly and nice seeing Dave again too!
Caught a theif :eek 2: , made some money, played some adventure 2, the normal Philly Classic scene...
It was great time!
PICS TO COME!!
TheSmirk
03-22-2004, 11:26 AM
Caught a theif :eek 2: ,
That sucks, but you had a few guys on your table, one of the vendors on the back wall I overheard saying "watching alot of hands today" and it looked like it was mainly just him but that place was packed so with more people, more chance that there will be a schemer in the crowd.....
Nice meeting you, and thanks for the Space Invaders 91 hook-up
Caught a theif :eek 2: ,
That sucks, but you had a few guys on your table, one of the vendors on the back wall I overheard saying "watching alot of hands today" and it looked like it was mainly just him but that place was packed so with more people, more chance that there will be a schemer in the crowd.....
Nice meeting you, and thanks for the Space Invaders 91 hook-up
Yeah, the security guys caught the theif right in front of my table. It's too bad something like that had to happen, but at least he got caught and hopefully learned a lesson.
Good meeting you at the show Chris - I need to dig into my PacMan Vs and Zelda discs soon ;)
I got my PC5 report and pictures up too:
http://www.nuon-dome.com/pc5report.html
-Kevin
Caught a theif :eek 2: ,
That sucks, but you had a few guys on your table, one of the vendors on the back wall I overheard saying "watching alot of hands today" and it looked like it was mainly just him but that place was packed so with more people, more chance that there will be a schemer in the crowd.....
Nice meeting you, and thanks for the Space Invaders 91 hook-up
Yeah, the security guys caught the theif right in front of my table. It's too bad something like that had to happen, but at least he got caught and hopefully learned a lesson.
Good meeting you at the show Chris - I need to dig into my PacMan Vs and Zelda discs soon ;)
I got my PC5 report and pictures up too:
http://www.nuon-dome.com/pc5report.html
-Kevin
I enjoyed the PC5 very much. I did hear that it wasn't as good as previous shows though. I was shocked b/c i really did have a grand time. I met a few DP members and felt it was easy to see who a lot of them were just for the fact that they were wearing the famed DP shirts as I was. I was also happy that a lot of people were interested in the ECGX. It is going to be a great show as well!
THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM
Ruddygore
03-22-2004, 02:28 PM
this just in:
we used wristbands this year so it was very easy to track attendees.
Our numbers: 2,500+ [over two days]
That makes us the largest video game convention of our kind in the United States and probably North America
PC6 plans are already in the works
-
punkoffgirl
03-22-2004, 03:37 PM
this just in:
we used wristbands this year so it was very easy to track attendees.
Our numbers: 2,500+ [over two days]
That makes us the largest video game convention of our kind in the United States and probably North America
PC6 plans are already in the works
-
Congratulations
Queen Of The Felines
03-22-2004, 03:49 PM
That makes us the largest video game convention of our kind in the United States and probably North America
Until CGE at least. ;)
Kristine
Buyatari
03-22-2004, 05:31 PM
Yeah, the security guys caught the theif right in front of my table. It's too bad something like that had to happen, but at least he got caught and hopefully learned a lesson.
Unfortunately it wasn't an isolated case. When you have such a big event and 90% of them are the general public that stuff is just going to happen and there is no way around it. I'm glad to hear that they caught and arrested at least one the guys who was doing this.
I also had a few items turn up missing and Curt Vendel even told me he caught some guy trying to steal stuff out of his museum !!! The days of being able to trust everyone at the show are over. Next year if I set up to sell I'll just bring more of the common non-collectable items.
Other than that is was a great show. Lots of people and some great classic arcade machines on hand.
Adam
GrandAmChandler
03-22-2004, 07:11 PM
I have to admit, I was the one who caught the guy. Just ask K3V. (Which by the way, K3V is one of the coolest guys I met at the show!) Anyways. I had noticed I was missing a loose dragon warrior 3 and 4 for nes. Quite the higher end carts. So, I noticed they were gone and reported it to Dave. I noticed someone acting suspiciously hanging around tables... (you know what to look for after working retail for several years) They left my table, and I noticed that my Colecovision Rocky cart had been missing.
I was 99% sure of who it was, and reported it to Mark, he called over the security guard. All three of us then proceeded to watch him steal another cart from another vendor. We emptied his bag, and sure enough all my stuff was there, and all the other vendor's stuff.
Police were called, suspect was interrogated, no charges were pressed.
Moral of the story. Everyone is not honest. and its not worth having the police called on you for some damn video games......
-C
Darth Vader
03-22-2004, 08:44 PM
this just in:
we used wristbands this year so it was very easy to track attendees.
Our numbers: 2,500+ [over two days]
That makes us the largest video game convention of our kind in the United States and probably North America
PC6 plans are already in the works
-
2500 people? I'll bet you that at CGE's next public exhibit they draw 50,000 or MORE!
Danny
stonic
03-22-2004, 11:30 PM
this just in:
we used wristbands this year so it was very easy to track attendees.
Our numbers: 2,500+ [over two days]
That makes us the largest video game convention of our kind in the United States and probably North America-
....and planet Earth, and quite possibly the entire galaxy....
By your math (what's the multiplier this year, 2.75?), I guess CGE can expect 4,500+ easily LOL
Thomas Jentzsch
03-23-2004, 11:45 AM
By your math (what's the multiplier this year, 2.75?), I guess CGE can expect 4,500+ easily LOL
Was this annoying bitching really necessary?
Kid Ice
03-23-2004, 12:40 PM
this just in:
we used wristbands this year so it was very easy to track attendees.
Our numbers: 2,500+ [over two days]
That makes us the largest video game convention of our kind in the United States and probably North America
PC6 plans are already in the works
-
Imagine how many you would have had if you hadn't turned so many people off.
(Plans to not attend PC6 either already in the works, apparently)
What happened at the PC4 that pissed so many people off?
THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM
Atar1G1rl
03-23-2004, 07:30 PM
I'm gonna just halt this one here before things get SILLY.
I'm very happy to hear that PC5 did well. There are lots of folk with some great pics and stories and they are encouraged to share. :) Just as I know there will be lots of folks with great pics and stories to share when CGE rolls around. Not to mention ECGX and all the others I haven't mentioned. It's all good.
Carry on and play nice. :D